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SH51 HRO

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,549 mi
Last recorded129,549 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 HRO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 129,549 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 113,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 106,906 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 106,906 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 99,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 91,501 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 91,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,170 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 73,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,929 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 56,979 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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SH51 HRO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 95,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH51 HRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH51 HRO registered?

SH51 HRO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is SH51 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 HRO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH51 HRO have outstanding finance?

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